John cales 1973 album paris 1919 has long been justly celebrated as the most accessible and most purely beautiful record of his storied. I will say that at some basic level i didnt connect to his stuff, lyrically. Sep 01, 2006 john cale s 1973 album paris 1919 has long been justly celebrated as the most accessible and most purely beautiful record of his storied, multifaceted career. Listen to your favorite songs from paris 1919 by john cale now. Ive always considered paris 1919 to be john cales best album. It offers a scintillating view of those dramatic and fateful days when much of the modern world was sketched out, when countries were creatediraq, yugoslavia, israelwhose troubles haunt us still. In contrast to the experimental nature of much of john cales work before and after paris 1919, the album is noted for its orchestralinfluenced style, reminiscent of contemporary pop rock music. John cales paris 1919 100 albums that set the world on. Hes strengthened the musical health of a nation while being invisible to the masses. Paris 1919 by john cale, bob neuwirth 646315112511. Paris 1919 is the third solo studio album by welsh musician john cale.
A landmark work of narrative history, paris 1919 is the first fullscale treatment of the peace conference in more than twentyfive years. John cale paris 1919 1973 uk, brilliant art rock, 2006. John cale and terry riley church of anthrax flac today. Cale brought on producer chris thomas, who had worked with procol harum, to handle the boards for this album, and it shows in the immediate and gossamer pop rock feel of the music. Cale called this album an example of one of the nicest ways of saying something uglythis was a reference to the paris peace conference which gave it its title, which was supposed to be a triumphant display of reconciliation at the end of the word to end all wars, but which ended up leading to the rise of hitler. The only stuff of his id known prior to the impulse, seemingly out of nowhere, to check out paris 1919 was the record he did with brian eno and the great tune on cales solo record which preceded it, the soul of carmen miranda. John cale, obe born 9 march 1942 is a welsh musician, composer, singersongwriter and record producer.
John cale is a welsh singersongwriter best known for his groundbreaking work as an art rock musician and a founding member of the velvet underground. Paris 1919 was cale s fourth solo album, and while two of them church of anthrax and the academy in peril showcase cale s classical training, this one and vintage violence are more. John musack say yes to good music say no to dead links. He was a founding member of the experimental rock band the velvet underground in early 1965. One of cales bestknown solo tracks, paris 1919 appears to address the complex geopolitical nuances of the treaty of versailles negotiated at the paris peace conference of 1919. Paris 1919 john cale to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. I was initially offended by the paris 1919 isnt even in my top xx cale albums etc posts. Crystal bird tonight, tonight tunnel hard luck and trouble fantasy girl let me down easy again aya rl plussimo ronnie mcneir wendy is gone nicola di bari mi corazon es gitano il cuore e uno zingaro william alwyn, royal northern college of music wind orchestra, mark heron, clark rundell film. A consciously literary work the songs even bear titles like childs christmas in wales, macbeth, and graham greene paris 1919 is close in spirit to a collection of short stories.
Late night with jimmy fallon s02e39 the cast of 30 rock john cale hdtv x264lol vtv jan. This version beats the previous one hands down because of the inclusion of eleven bonus sketches and roughs. The gorgeous baroquechamber pop arrangements, the wistful air to songs like andalucia and half past france, the quirkiness of graham greene. John cale s 1973 album paris 1919 has long been justly celebrated as the most accessible and most purely beautiful record of his storied, multifaceted career. Listen to john cale soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 276 tracks. It was released in october 2010 on german record label made in germany. Originally released in 1973, paris 1919 is john cales fourth solo release following his departure from the velvet underground. Verse cc gb fa g11g she makes me so unsure of myself cc gb fa g11g standing there but never talking sense ff ce just a visitor you see ff ce so much wanting to be seen ff ce. John cales 1973 album paris 1919 has long been justly celebrated as the most accessible and most purely beautiful record of his storied, multifaceted career. Ive always considered paris 1919 to be john cale s best album. Paris 1919 john cale free internet radio slacker radio. Sign in paris 1919 john cale rock 1973 play shuffle. Paris 1919 is a music studio album recording by john cale prog relatedprogressive rock released in 1973 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. One of john cales very finest solo efforts, paris 1919 is also among his most accessible records, one which grows in depth and resonance with each successive listen.
What is john cales secondbest album after paris 1919. It was recorded during his two shows for german music television show rockpalast on 14 october 1984 at grugahalle, essen first disc. It has been suggested that a big reason for the sound was the employment of chris thomas as producer for paris 1919, with thomas having worked. I was just listening to it and had the thought that perhaps cale is using the metaphor of paris in 1919 to comment on his own times. Feb 06, 2010 john cale paris 1919 live with orchestra duration. Though best known for his work in rock music, cale has worked in various genres including drone and classical. Of his solo work, he is perhaps best known for his 1973 album paris 1919 and the song of. Get the guaranteed best price on rock vinyl hk like the john cale paris 1919 at musicians friend. Vintage violence tries to be popular, the island years albums also have enough lush tracks to compare, they also have enough raw tracks to scare people away. Much has, of course, been written about john cales 1973 masterpiece, not least around its many and complex themes political, artistic, literary, personal, etc, but nothing should be allowed to detract from or blur the fact that with paris 1919 wales finest penned an idiosyncratically sublime set of songs, full of often subtle melody and highly poetic though often obscure lyrics. John cales paris 1919 100 albums that set the world on fire while no one was listening discussion in music corner started by lemonade kid, sep 4, 2018.
Nixons secretary of state from 19691973 william rogers. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. It was produced by chris thomas and features a backing band consisting largely of members of little feat. Our journalism is free from commercial and political bias never influenced by billionaire owners or shareholders. Paris 1919 john cale sheet music download free in pdf or. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described.
Musicians such as lowell george and wilton felder worked with cale on the release. John cale has one of the richest resumes in pop, with experience in avantgarde music even before he met lou reed and they formed the velvet. The production of paris 1919 means that hearing john s voice and trying to pick out the words is the auditory equivalent of squinting through the condensation on your window to get a glimpse of a blue bird, or spying on the neighbours youre to embarrassed to talk to. Since departing from the velvet underground in 1968 he has released over thirty albums. Stream tracks and playlists from john cale on your desktop or mobile device. Find album credit information for paris 1919 john cale on allmusic. Its title is a reference to the 1919 paris peace conference, and song contents explore various aspects of early 20th century western europe culture and history. The third solo studio album by john cale, released on 25 february 1973 by reprise records. Listen free to john cale paris 1919 childs christmas in wales, hanky panky nohow and more. John cale s songs on paris 1919 are hyperliterate numbers filled with political intrigue and shady characters loosely based around the versailles conference alluded to in the albums title. Oct 07, 2007 john cale performing paris 1919 live at the paradiso amsterdam netherlands. Particularly great is the title track presented with just a piano minus the stringsalthough the album version is also great, of course.
Its a great album and john cale s most accessible album. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Paris 1919 was cales fourth solo album, and while two of them church of anthrax and the academy in peril showcase cales classical training, this one and vintage violence are more. John cale performing paris 1919 live at the paradiso amsterdam netherlands. Reviews of paris 1919 by john cale album, baroque pop. Paris 1919 includes contributions from lowell george and richie hayward of little feat and bassist wilton felder of the crusaders. One of john cale s very finest solo efforts, paris 1919 is also among his most accessible records, one which grows in depth and resonance with each successive listen. John cales songs on paris 1919 are hyperliterate numbers filled with political intrigue and shady characters loosely based around the versailles conference alluded to in the albums title.
Our look at the top tracks of the 1990s continues with nos. Stream ad free with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. In contrast to the experimental nature of much of john cale s work before and after paris 1919, the album is noted for its orchestralinfluenced style, reminiscent of contemporary pop rock music. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. What made me think that is that the line william, william, william rogers might be a reference to president richard m. Paris 1919 by john cale released in 1973 via reprise.
Live at rockpalast is a twodisc live album by welsh musician john cale. Paris 1919 john cale sheet music download free in pdf or midi. Empathy bounces between you and cale throughout paris 1919 s duration. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will. Listen free to john cale paris 1919 childs christmas in wales, hanky panky nohow and. Reviews of paris 1919 by john cale album, baroque pop page. Provided to youtube by domino paris 1919 john cale paris 1919. A classical music prodigy who caught the attention of leonard bernstein and aaron copland, his work with such acts as brian eno, the stooges, jonathan richman, and patti smith helped.
Originally released in 1973, paris 1919 is john cale s fourth solo release following his departure from the velvet underground. It was released on 25 february 1973 by reprise records. Paris 1919 is a 1973 album by former velvet underground member john cale. The welsh born john cale has been the fluoride in the water of american rock. John cales softer side has often been on display, but paris 1919 is really his only album where its given total free rein.
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